Hi Bob. The singer I was referring to was not at a huge Vegas type function. He was providing background music at a very small art exhibition, which traditionally might be the perfect place for a single musician.

Typically, I use several of those in every gig. I also mix original and covers. On Tuesday I played at the lady captain's dinner at the local golf club and I used all of those except sing acappella.

I am just trying to advise Joe to do what is required, there are no rules. Every person and every gig is different. Don't do something blindly because someone told you that this or that is the only way to go. Base it on the sound. "If it sounds good then it is good" has been said many times on this forum.

Joe - Find your own sound. Use your ears. You are never going to sound like someone else so why try. Use your style, go with conviction and the chances are that your conviction will rub off on your audience.

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